4th Aug
BMAD Bike Nights
Hundreds of motorcycles of all shapes and sizes will be taking over Paignton Green along with live entertainment, this social event is fun for all the family. Organised by Bikers Make A Difference (BMAD) this wonderful festival helps raise money for various local charities, including Devon Air Ambulance.

BMAD Bike Nights 4 Aug 2010
BMAD Bike Nights 11 Aug 2010
BMAD Bike Nights 18 Aug 2010
BMAD Bike Nights 25 Aug 2010

Paignton seafront, Paignton
Devon, TQ4 6AG
Tel: 01803 211 211

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5th Aug
Brixham Pirate Days
Ahoy there me hearties!!
The Brixham Buccaneers invite you to experience their swashbuckling pirate antics. With the magnificent Golden Hind as a backdrop, our colourful crew provide music and entertainment for the whole family. Face painting, stocks, puppets, crafts, storytelling and balloon modelling are just a few of the exciting activities.

Brixham Pirate Days 5 Aug 2010
Brixham Pirate Days 12 Aug 2010
Brixham Pirate Days 19 Aug 2010
Brixham Pirate Days 26 Aug 2010

Brixham Harbour
New Quay Lane
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 8AJ
Tel: 01803 850382

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6th – 8th Aug
Torbay Steam Fair
If you have a love of steam traction engines and would like a nostalgic trip back to the past then the Torbay Steam Fair is for you. Collecting money for various charities there are also numerous refreshments stalls as you wondering around the fantastic engines.

Dartmouth Road
Churston
Brixham
TQ5 0JT
Tel: 01803 211211

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7th – 15th Aug
Paignton Regatta
Now in its 163rd year, Paignton Regatta is a good old fashioned week of traditional seaside fun, mainly taking place on Paignton Green. The pack programme of events feature rowing, athletics, cycling, cricket, tennis, rounders,live music, RNLI and coastguard demonstrations, the Veedub Car Festival, Songs Of Praise, a 'Round the Pier' swim, fireworks, a fairground and a whole host of other fun and games for all the family.

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7th – 15th Aug
Paignton Regatta Firework Cruise
Firework Cruise for Paignton Regatta - one night during the festivities. Enjoy a beautiful evening cruise before seeing the fireworks set off. Call for details. Departing from Princess Pier, Torquay and the Quay, Brixham.

Contact www.greenwayferry.co.uk for details.

Paignton Seafront
Tel. 01803 882811

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14th Aug  19.00
Slade Concert
Glitterballs presents a Glamrock extravaganza with great support from Heroes and The Ziggiz. Plus the legendary RST 70s Roadshow Disco.
You'll have the Glam, the Rock, the Disco, the Punk, the Soul, the Mod, the Ska and a truly wonderful night to remember.
Fully licensed bar and food available on the night. £25 per ticket.
Advance ticket sales available from the Box Office on 01803 206333 or from Torquay , Paignton and Brixham Tic' or telephone 01803 211211

www.myglitterballs.com

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18th – 20th Aug
Children’s Festival
Join Cosmo the Clown for the 65th Children's Festival on Paignton Green. Expect music, magic and a hint of mischief, with a packed programme that includes wildlife displays, cookery sessions, treasure hunts, discos, competitions, circus acts, street entertainers and the return of the infamous Children's Festival Water Fight!

Paignton Green, Paignton, TQ4 6BW
Tel: 01803 211211

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20th Aug
Brixham Regatta Fireworks
Don't miss this fantastic fireworks spectacular on Furzeham Green, Brixham.

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20th Aug
Brixham Regatta Firework Cruise
Firework Cruise for Brixham Regatta, departing from Princess Pier Torquay and a special evening cruise from the Quay Brixham, back in time to see the wonderful display.
Contact www.greenwayferry.co.uk for details. Tel. 01803 882811.

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20th – 25th Aug
Dartmouth Royal Regatta
Dartmouth Royal Regatta Cruises:
Red Arrows, Fireworks, Air Displays

Day Trips
More services to get you to the heart of the action from Princess Pier Torquay and the Quay Brixham – leave the car at home and enjoy your day and evening.
Contact www.greenwayferry.co.uk for details.

Tel. 01803 882811

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20th – 25th Aug
Torbay Week
Torbay Week is the only dedicated sailing regatta where the four individual yacht and sailing clubs of Torbay come together to create a superb week of highly-charged competitions. Expect to see hundreds of yachts and dinghies of all classes racing across the Bay in a bid to win numerous prestigious trophies including the renowned Admiral's Cup.

Torquay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace
Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BH
Tel: 01803 211 211

www.torbayweek.co.uk

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21st – 25th Aug
Torbay Royal Regatta
Torbay Royal Regatta has been a local community highlight for almost two centuries and this year's event is no exception. Enjoy everything from rowing races and the 10km road race, to car rallies and water-ski displays. Highlights also include the Torbay Regatta Fireworks (23 August at 9.30pm) and the Red Arrows (25 August at 6pm)

Regatta Fair 21-25 Aug
Day                Opening Times
Monday          12:00 - 23:00
Tuesday         12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday    12:00 - 23:00
Saturday         12:00 - 23:00
Sunday           12:00 - 23:00

Rowing Events 21 Aug
Day                Opening Times
Saturday        10:00 - 17:00

10K Road Race 22 Aug
Day        Opening Times
Sunday        19:00 - 20:00

Spectacular Fireworks 23 Aug
Day        Opening Times
Monday        21:30 - 22:00

Water Ski Spectacular 24 Aug
Day        Opening Times
Tuesday        19:00 - 20:30

Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club 25 Aug
Day        Opening Times
Wednesday    11:00 - 18:00

The Red Arrows 25 Aug
Day    Opening Times
Wednesday    18:00 - 18:30

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25th Aug
Safari BBQ Night
Experience Paignton Zoo ‘after hours’ at one of our new BBQ Nights. Featuring animal enrichment at selected enclosures, Jungle Express train rides around Gibbon Island and more. All enjoyed with sumptuous locally sourced BBQ food and musical entertainment in our Island Restaurant and garden.
Tickets: £15 Adult , £12 Children
10% discount for Annual Members
Time: 5.00pm - 9.00pm

Booking is essential
For tickets please telephone 01803 697500
or email info@paigntonzoo.org.uk

27th – 30th Aug
Continental Market
Celebrating the best of French and Continental produce!

Lots of delights to tempt the most discerning of palates and purses!

Princess Promenade
Torbay Road, Torquay
Devon, TQ2 5EZ
Tel: 01803 211211

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28th Aug
Cruise Ship Visit
Tor Bay is a safe, natural harbour and so is perfect for docking Cruise Ships - This year we are set to have 2 very impressive cruise ships dropping anchor in our beautiful bay, with passengers keen to explore the South Devon coast.
Tor Bay, Beacon Quay
Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BG
Tel: 01803 292429

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28th - 29th Aug
Occombe Music Festival
Following on from Occombe's award-winning Beer Festival - our first summer Music Festival is setting the stage for a spectacular summer, and one for the whole family. Live bands and soloists will take to the stage for two days packed with well-known hits and original tracks.

Including performances from:
Laura White, from the X Factor 2008 and the hugely successful local band The Quails, who opened for Muse on the first night of their Resistance Tour in Teignmouth.

The festival opens at 12pm each day, with music from 2 - 11pm.

Daily Ticket: £15 Weekend Ticket: £25

Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Paignton, TQ3 1RN

www.occombemusicfestival.co.uk

For more information on events in Torbay visit

www.englishriviera.co.uk